Firm Profile > Clyde & Co LLP > London, England

‘The aviation team at Clyde & Co London are the best solicitors I have worked with. They are the gold standard and many are keen to be introduced to this team.‘

‘Craig Rooney is not only extremely knowledgeable but he is client focused, always understanding what a particular client needs and pursuing or willing to pursue difficult costs arguments to endeavour and often obtain maximum recovery of client costs.‘

‘They are subject matter experts, with a worldwide reach. They understand our needs and provide balanced advice on which we can make informed decisions.‘

‘Led by the trailblazing Claire Petts, the team at Clyde & Co are willing to fight cases and are excellent at ensuring that the client feels supported at all times.‘

‘Sam Holden is a very talented individual who is always on top of the material and who is a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Really good, well-organised strategic approach to litigation, never losing sight of the bigger picture.’

‘Gemma Brannigan is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, caring and informed.‘

‘The firm has a very strong international trade practice and expertise in other practice areas when we need it.’

‘The Clyde & Co dispute resolution team we use is solution-orientated, practical, experienced in the field and has great levels of availability and team support. They are led by a great strategic litigator in Michael Swangard, who does not, unlike some of his peers, confuse aggression with competence. He is supported by a good team at all levels.’

‘Throughout the team they are always ready to look for a practical outcome whilst pressing our case to the utmost. Their advice is clear, easy to understand and to the point and always delivered in a client-friendly and approachable manner. They are a valuable resource to have in your corner and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Michael Swangard is a great strategic thinker but with an ability to delve into the detail when required. He is always available and great to work with, and he appreciates that for clients it is value added they look to reward not hours on the clock.’

‘Tara Smith is very strong technically with an unparalleled knowledge of trading. She is extremely good and empathetic with the traders as well as the in-house legal team. She is able to present at the highest level.’

‘They are responsive and very knowledgeable about all aspects of commodities disputes. The team operates very smoothly and ensures full coverage during absences.’

‘Both the London and Manchester teams have outstanding lawyers – it’s the single best health & safety firm in the UK’

‘The firm employs excellent associates, responds quickly and applies common sense and a tough no-nonsense attitude in an area where some firms sometimes forget HSE cases can have serious criminal consequences. Excellent for corporates and individuals’

‘Chris Morrison is down to earth, unceasingly hard working,has exceptional judgement and is always calm.  He is the most effective and customer focused senior lawyer I have ever worked with’

‘Mark Brookes is a rising star in Manchester’

‘The ability to engage with the client at a business and practical level rather than a purely legal level is key and is something Clyde & Co does extremely well’

‘The people that work in the practice, the team ethos they have and the manner in which the team is set up and run are what makes the practice unique.’

‘The best interests of the policyholder / client is at the core of everything they do. Even when they are required to deliver difficult messages, they do so with transparency and professionalism’

‘Honest, hard working, straight talking professionals that are the leaders in their field’

‘Knowledgeable streamlined teams that means there is little duplication and fast work product turn around.’

‘Emma Ager is a the leader in the industry on a global basis in the Bermuda Form. Knowledgeable and experienced. Top of the class.’

‘The practice has real depth of experience at partner level with a particular focus on Lloyd’s of London regulatory and mergers and acquisitions work. In addition, the Clyde team also has excellent regulatory and transactional experience in the wider London companies market and, increasingly, in the field of “insurtech” transactions. Partners are supported by an excellent team of associates. When you work on a transaction with this team you really feel that they provide full commitment and a personal touch, which makes all the difference.’

‘Ivor Edwards is the key partner in the Clyde team for insurance transactional advice. He is also one of the few stand-out partners in this field in the wider London legal market. With a background of having worked in the insurance industry before commencing his legal career, he combines a powerful intellect and legal knowledge with the necessary pragmatism to get complex deals completed.’

‘William Hogarth is one of the emerging stars of the London corporate insurance legal market. A young partner with a particular focus on cutting-edge transactions, he is increasingly seen as a go-to person for regulatory and transactional deals with an innovative aspect. In addition to regulatory and transactional work, he has a particular focus on ILS and tech sector collaborations with the insurance sector.’

‘Unparalleled knowledge and experience in Part VII insurance business transfers. In a recent transaction, their support was invaluable and took so much of the burden of the in-house team.’

‘Ivor Edwards has an extremely well developed understanding of insurance law and regulation. In my experience Ivor has always been able to find a pragmatic solution to any problem.’

‘Probably the pre-eminent firm in London for high value prof neg work, specialising in complex litigation involving lawyers, financial advisers, pensions advisers, accountants and valuers. Have been at the top of the profession for many years. The partners are enormously experienced and know the market backwards. I could not recommend them more highly.’

‘Sarah Clover is perhaps the preeminent practitioner in this field in London today.’

‘Andrew Blair is robust and has excellent judgement, will always take a case to trial where that is justified – and win.’

‘Fergal Cathie is unflappable, remorseless in his pursuit of the client’s objectives.’

‘Neil Jamieson is a superb orchestrator of complex litigation.’

‘Sarah Clover is first class – thoughtful, clever and responsive. There is no one better. She has also recruited some excellent people around her. Helen Rowlands is also definitely a star cut from the same thoughtful and careful cloth as Sarah Clover. Diligent and determined, she won’t let us be pushed around and she has great judgement.’

‘High quality of advice delivered in a timely and digestible manner, with the ability to highlight the key areas of the argument promptly.’

‘Ian Birdsey has deep industry knowledge, lots of experience and is very commercial.’

‘Very friendly, helpful and efficient team who are always on hand to assist.’

‘All members of staff always provide a timely response and are very supportive. They have particularly been supportive during the pandemic and ensured that our team know they are happy to help in any way they can.’

‘A superb leader in Claire Petts and a strong team beneath her. Claire is a giant in the field, hugely respected, with excellent judgement.’

‘The Clyde & Co health and social care team is highly regarded by all of its peer firms. I know first hand that those leaving rival firms would consider it a significant ‘step up’ in their career progression to be offered a place with Claire Petts’ team. Claire has a national and international reputation.’

‘The team has significant strengths in all of the major cities including London, Birmigham, Manchester, Bristol, parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their clients include all of the major insurers and medical defence organisations and they also represent some of the leading independent sector organisations; these clients seek the best legal representation and often need advice within hours of an healthcare issue or crisis arising. Those clients know they can rely on Claire’s team for expert and speedy advice. This is a tough and resilient team who will look to reach a sensible outcome but who will not shy away from litigation if the need arises.’

‘Gemma Brannigan is considered one of the ‘go-to individuals’ for Court of Protection and inquest work in London and the South East.’

‘Jacques Howell is a leading in-house barrister who is considered an inquest expert. He also represents and guides major healthcare clients who are subject to police investigations. Jacques is known for his measured and tactical approach that brings these emotionally charged criminal investigations to a non-prosecution conclusion.’

‘Liz Jenkins is recognised as an industry leader.’

‘The team is pragmatic and practical, offering solutions rather than obstacles.’

‘Knowledgeable and well briefed, offering relevant advice, whilst also identifying key issues.’

‘At each stage throughout any process Laura and Liz take the time to understand our needs, assess the issue as the situation evolves, and always present the advice in a clear and concise manner. They are both very responsive, thorough and their attention to detail is second to none at all times. Their ongoing service and personal contact continues to make them our trusted legal partners.’

‘In-depth experience of PFI projects coupled with sound commercial and practical advice.’

‘Practical, value for money, solution oriented. Extremely responsive and the global network helps running down queries even in the remote jurisdictions.’

‘Philip Mace stands head above shoulders, top energy lawyer, problem solver and negotiator.’

‘It’s global sectoral expertise. Client’s in this space require in depth understanding and a global footprint. This practice delivers both and with commercially sensible approach to fees. The practice is responsive and truly partner lead which is generally expected in this market.’

‘A strong team at all levels with partners providing good leadership and developing the able associates well.‘

‘Tony Cawley is an excellent people-person who is very popular with clients and counsel alike.‘

‘An able team who maintain good client relationships and cultivate loyal client following over many years.‘

‘Paul Smith has excellent client handling skills and a good nose for the issues that matter in difficult cases.‘

‘Clyde & Co has a dynamic team with innovative ideas. The partners I use always act in the best interest of their clients by seeking the most favourable outcome.’

‘As a team that focuses almost exclusively on defender work, they have a skill set that is unrivalled. The team is led by excellent partners but they also have some very talented junior solicitors who are working their way up through the ranks.’

‘Duncan Bachelor is exceptionally commercial. He can take decisions quickly without endangering the commercial sense behind them. He is simply excellent.’

‘In combination with their professional liability practice, they have great strength in depth on professional matters as a whole.

Fergal Cathie is very experienced with regulatory investigations and gives practical and focussed advice. Sarah Clover is also hugely experienced and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘They are deeply experienced in the niche area of solicitors’ disciplinary. Fergal Cathie has good judgement and a calm and sympathetic manner. He has appeared in the most high profile matters.

Fergal’s experience and knowledge of the current regulatory trends. the team manages tribunal work smoothly and are appropriately challenging to clients.’

‘There are three standout members of the team: Gemma Brannigan – who joined the team from Capsticks. She has excellent judgement and knows how to get to the real issues in a difficult case. Her client care is also second to none. She is particularly strong in the inquest field and sits as a deputy coroner. Judith Duffin – is similarly strong in both the inquest and healthcare field. She is clever, sensible and highly experienced in these fields.’

‘My representative remembered all the fine details about me, my family and routine. They become part of that routine and even after it concluded they remained a good friend and colleague. When a case is over, the debrief can often be quite a lonely and questioning experience. I have been very grateful to be able to speak with someone who understands the personal challenges that can present themselves at work related to the responses of others towards the outcome.’

‘Clyde & Co consistently provide an excellent service. Fees are very competitive. Turn around time is quick. When it comes to shipping issues, the firms reputation for excellence is well deserved.’

‘Generally recognised as the leading shipping lawyers, particularly acting for cargo interests. Very professional in approach – in communicating with clients, evidence gathering, assessment of merits, devising of strategy, preparation for hearings. Most of all, commercially the most switched-on team of lawyers. Unlike some firms (a surprising number), they have zero interest in simply competing with their opposing solicitors to the commercial disadvantage of their clients.’

‘Martin Hall’s team is supplemented by experienced associates, in-house mariners, and a worldwide network of international offices.’

‘Martin Hall has almost unrivalled experience in the salvage industry and understands our business. So far as we are concerned he is the go-to lawyer on salvage and casualty work generally. He is responsive, commercial and always available.’

‘Highly skilled, experienced and motivated commercial litigation team, very accustomed to major litigation & well supported by their other teams apart from their insurance team. We asked them for a second look at a matter and they blew a magic circle opinion out of the water, on commerciality, content and cost.‘

‘Ability to communicate advice quickly and in a digestible form with awareness of commercial drivers.’

‘Supportive approach, strong risk analysis and can tailor the depth of advice to the audience. Prepared to offer clear cut advice and not just ‘sit on the fence’‘

‘Richard Power has a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience but at the same time is very approachable, making it a pleasure to work with him. I can’t fault him’

‘Richard Slaven is a highly experienced commercial adviser who has long handled our big-ticket litigation. He has built a quality team, including Tom White and David Milner’

‘Nigel Chapman is one of the most skilled insurance lawyers I have worked with. He has a great combination of being very orderly, patient and calm and, at the same time, he always comes up with hard-hitting arguments and has a very strong rhetoric.‘

‘Anna Myrvang has a unique talent and a special ability to quickly get into a complex problem, form an overview, lay out a strategy and communicate  often sophisticated legal arguments in an efficient and understandable way without losing sense of detail. She is also very pleasant even when she is put under great pressure. She provides extremely relevant and quick counselling.’

‘Rachel Cropper-Mawer is a very experienced and practical partner and has considerable credibility and insight when advising in-house lawyers on regulatory and governance matters.’

‘Excellent advice coupled with good response times and value for money.’

‘The team have the ability to mould the strict legal position into practical commercial advice.’

‘Excellent advice coupled with good response times and value for money.’

‘The team have the ability to mould the strict legal position into practical commercial advice.’

‘The team is well led by John Morris and has a diverse range of skills, experience and personalities. We deal with a selection of individual lawyers who are able to bring their own set of personal attributes, negotiating skills, arguments and opinions across a diverse range of commercial situations. we also know that we are able to call on alternative views from within the same team.’

‘A good experienced team led by Robert Meakin, with clear understanding of the issues that are relevant to contractors.’

‘John Morris is always available, candid in his views and able to deliver advice, usually of a specialist or strategic nature, promptly and succinctly.’

‘Will Cooper is extremely competent, commands a great presence in his dealings and provides excellent tutelage to his team of lawyers.’

‘Robert Meakin has many years of PPP/PFI experience.’

‘Clyde & Co’s experience of true international arbitration is as extensive as at any other firm. Real engagement on behalf of their clients.’

‘Ben Knowles is a forward looking leader of the team. He is always looking to improve standards and drive the team on.’

‘Deep knowledge of the arbitration process and the participants involved gained through extensive experience working with clients in the resource sector. Access to a competent team for detailed research and analysis in building and supporting arguments.’

‘Maurice Kenton is impressive – strategic planning, tactical response, great leadership of his team, and a powerful courtroom style/presence.’

‘Alejandro Garcia – Brilliant mind, always finds a way around a problem, client orientated. Lee Bacon – Great strategist and incredibly calm.’

‘Clyde & Co has a good mix of individuals which allows a more pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.’

‘Lee Bacon – really goes into the detail, doesn’t miss anything.’

‘Very sound firm, very safe pair of hands. They know what they are talking about. Excellent value for money.’

‘Ralph Cox was a biologist, and so has a proper understanding of the underlying science behind the cases. He works very hard indeed on behalf of his clients in order to give them a superb services – going far beyond what a usual solicitor would do.‘

‘Clyde & Co’s pensions disputes practice is unique in the extent of its focus on professional negligence litigation (and specifically defence work)’. 

‘Clyde & Co have an unrivalled understanding and expertise in professional negligence litigation: there is nothing they haven’t seen … nothing will faze them‘.

‘Unrivalled technical expertise in prof neg issues arising in the pensions space. Able to devote specialist litigation resources and expertise whenever necessary‘.

‘Highly experienced litigation team with expertise in both commercial litigation and pensions disputes. Strong commercial awareness‘.

‘Neil Jamieson was excellent at not micro-managing, knowing precisely when to give input and ‘see the wood for the trees’. But his most remarkable expertise was in negotiations: skill and judgement was utterly brilliant – the dream ‘closer’ of a negotiation, leaving the opponent almost thanking you for accepting their offer.’

‘Ivan Wilkinson is an excellent lawyer (technically) but also a really far-sighted thinker (strategically) and great to work with. Meticulous in thinking through all the angles, so that you’re never out-flanked‘.

‘Ivan Wilkinson is a terrific lawyer. He combines great technical knowledge with an unrivalled analytical ability. He masters the detail, the big picture and the tactical issues. He is a joy to work with‘.

‘Ivan Wilkinson has excellent analytical skills with a strong understanding of pensions litigation‘.

‘Accessible expertise in the field of town planning and property development.’

‘The team provide a good all-inclusive service.’

‘Brian Greenwood is outstanding for the clarity of his advice and down to earth commercial approach. Ian Ginbey is also technically very sound.’

‘Although the firm is well equipped in the planning filed generally, it has unparalleled strength in the ports sector, led by the highly experienced Brian Greenwood.’

‘A highly able, commercially focused team. They are one of only a few City firms which are really involved in day to day planning activity and across a wide spectrum of work, from Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects to commercial schemes and residential planning appeals.’

Stephen Webb is a go-to planning lawyer, whether for advice, planning appeals or judicial reviews.’

‘Brian Greenwood is excellent on ports and major infrastructure projects.’

‘Ian Ginbey is an excellent lawyer with a wide appreciation of client needs.’

‘Keith Conway is very easy to work with. Understands complex matters and deals with them in a way which has regard for the commercial side of the business‘

‘Clyde & Co LLP’s real estate property litigation team is always available to discuss issues which arise whether they be small or large. Their advice is well-considered, given the objective of the client, and it enables us as a client to make decisions as to the course of action given the circumstances.

The overwhelming strength the team has is understanding the objective of the client and formulating a strategy whilst understanding and presenting the commercial realities of their advice.

Our main contact is Keith Conway, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to any litigation matter. He also brings a level of enthusiasm and energy which instills confidence in the agreed course of action.’

‘The team has been strengthened with the arrival of Jeremy Stephen from BCLP giving greater balance and depth to their offering. Excellent profile in the industry with a team noted for really understanding client demands.

Keith Conway is tremendous at engaging with clients and they know they are being well cared for by him. Also, there isn’t anybody in the industry he doesn’t know, so he understands his opponents on a different level. He works hard and is always available and has a skill of making tough decisions seem easy.’

‘Headed by the extremely experienced Keith Conway, Clyde and Co really know their clients’ market and are there to offer practical solutions to difficult problems.

Keith Conway – has been around the property litigation world forever and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to bear. Keith is not afraid of a fight – but knows how to build a sensible settlement strategy too.’

‘Their accessibility and approachability, attention to detail and knowledge make them exceptional in the field of education.’

‘Simon Gamblin and Ben Chalkley stand out to us as having gravitas, which comes with deep knowledge, and yet they are approachable and give confidence. They handle vendors and their lawyers well and this makes for smoother acquisitions. they stick to timings and are always available.’

‘The team has in depth experience of the waste and environmental permitting section, with hands-on experience of regulatory and criminal appeals.’

‘The team are able to engage exceptionally well with operational teams and make complete legal issues and arguments fully comprehensible to the full range of stakeholders across the business. They have extensive strength and depth of experience and it shines through the advice they give.’

‘They advise and represent large corporates and act for individuals in tricky judicial reviews as well as investigations and prosecutions. The team is efficient, knowledgeable and hugely accessible. They foster first-class relationships with their clients. You’d definitely want to have them on your side.’

‘Rod Hunt – hugely impressive. He sees problems coming before most other people do, he knows the industry very, very well and always looks for the commercial realities of any situation. First class.’

‘Chris Morrison – one of the industry leading lights. His client care is simply outstanding and no one works harder in the sector than Chris at ensuring his clients get the best outcomes.’

‘Broad range of experience of different types of partnership and partnership situations and ability to use that experience to give pragmatic advice. Knowledge of practical as well as legal side of things.’

‘Richard Harrison is the doyen of the field; hugely experienced.’

‘The team provide us with a high quality service. They are always ready to answer our queries and give us support on any legal matters.‘

‘David Wyatt has been working with our company for many years and has a deep knowledge of our needs and the company’s philosophy.‘

‘The team is both very commercial and technically strong. They had identified a material technical issue and then identified a commercial solution that was technically robust.‘

‘They were extremely helpful and always responded quickly. They had all of the skills in-house which we required concerning a complicated international transaction.‘

‘They were all helpful, friendly and conscientious. Their advice was always clear and succinct. They responded in a timely manner.‘

‘I found Ray Smith very responsive and commercial and David Blumenthal technically clear and solution driven.’

‘Having worked with a number of law firms over the years, the differentiator with Clyde & Co is client service and the ability to give very practical and commercial advice. I find the employment law team I deal with very responsive and they are a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Charles Urqhuart is very client focused, very responsive and very pragmatic. He engages well across all areas of our business with all stakeholders trusting and valuing his advice.’

‘A strong practice in team moves and restrictive covenants in the insurance sector. Responsive, client friendly and good lawyers.’

‘James Major is a stand out partner – unflappable under any kind of pressure, intelligent, focused and always pragmatic with his advice.’

They work closely with you as if they were part of your team and use the word ‘we’ when discussing issues. They have the ability to convey complex matters in a way that is easy to understand by colleagues who are not legal experts. They are pragmatic and support you to make a decision, not just tell you what your options are. They respond quickly to urgent matters.’

‘Chris Holme – excellent knowledge and practical experience. Able to explain things in a clear way anyone can understand and breaks it down into digestible segments. Has gravitas and credibility to with senior management. Fun to work with, always calm and in control, doesn’t flap or panic, which provides reassurance.’

‘I cannot praise Chris Holme highly enough for his down-to-earth approach, honesty and ability to influence a wide range of challenging individuals.’

‘There is regular communication from all, and Clyde & Co continues to excel against the rest of the market. They welcome feedback and we welcome feedback so that the teams work better with an open view and honest approach to the work. Clyde & Co will seek our instructions and every file is a team effort to resolve. I would particularly like to mention Ben Parkin and Karen Elliott. Their work, team ethic, technical knowledge and attitude to our work has been fantastic. They are in regular discussions with myself and my team, and are always prepared to go above and beyond to get the case resolved.’

‘Particular strength in life-sciences, where there is deep industry knowledge and capability.‘

‘Ralph Cox is a highly impressive patent lawyer- I would rate him as exceptional, and one of the very best I have worked with. His knowledge of the industry and the law is exceptional, and he is equally at home dealing with contentious and non-contentious work. Ralph manages somehow to be able to absorb and process all of the detail while also maintaining a high-level view of the case, transaction or advice at hand, which means he is able to provide user-friendly commercial advice to clients.‘

‘Ralph Cox has one of the widest and deepest knowledge bases for patent law amongst UK solicitors.‘

‘A highly commercial soft IP team.‘

‘Ralph Cox is the standout partner I have worked with. Ralph is technically a brilliant lawyer so, while his main focus is patents, he is also a very safe pair of hands when it comes to trade mark and copyright advice advice and disputes, and indeed related contractual, licensing and confidential information disputes. Ralph always has his eye firmly on the client’s commercial objectives, and tailors advice and litigation strategy accordingly. He is a highly impressive operator in this field.‘

‘Clyde & Co have consistently met and exceeded our expectations as pension scheme lawyers. Their advice is grounded not only in a deep understanding of the law, but also by reference to how that law should be applied to our specific circumstances and trust obligations. This approach enables clear decisions to be made by the Trustee Board, having regard to all relevant factors, and, equally importantly, disregarding factors that are not relevant to the decision‘.

‘The members of the team are very knowledgeable in the specialist areas of pensions and employee benefits such as group life assurance arrangements. As an in-house legal team these are not areas where we had the necessary experience and expertise to advise the business and really appreciated their advice and guidance‘.

‘Very knowledgeable on all pension matters and quick to respond‘.

‘Terry Saeedi and Matthew Ambler have consistently provided exceptional service. They are always responsive, thoughtful and analytical in the advice provided, and understand that the Trustee Board needs a clear position to be articulated in order for decision to be made. What has made both Terry and Matthew stand out is the effort that they have made to fully understand our Trust Deed and rules, and to ensure that the advice given is aligned to all specific Trustee obligations across several scheme sections with different benefit promises‘.

‘They provide comprehensive advice and get to the crux of the matter. They work efficiently and are excellent value for money.’

‘No matter is too small and they give their time willingly whenever a favour or quick sanity check call is required. The team have in-depth knowledge of the lending market and terms being offered.’

‘Chris Lenton and his team provide a friendly and efficient service. Always available to deal with funding proposals urgently and provide a detailed overview of terms being offered, with easy-to-understand explanations.’

‘Strength in depth across every member regardless of discipline or level of seniority, quick and effective responses to issues, proactive in seeking out innovative opportunities to advance negotiations.’

‘Deep knowledge of the current market issues which surround the legal framework, energetic and pragmatic application of key legal positions, flexible approach to problem solving.’

‘I am very pleased by their services. Firstly, they do not take from your time, on the contrary they make you save time. Secondly, they are absolutely one of the best firms regarding value for money criteria. They respond very timely with high quality knowledge. Furthermore, they are very practical and keep the things simple.’

‘Mark Bisset , Thomas van der Wijngaart and Nicholas Harding are very understanding, cooperative and practical.’

‘We used Clyde & Co for the first time to undertake an application for a Tier 2 Visa for a staff member from India. The team were able to explain the requirements with sufficient detail and clarity for the process not to be intimidating, and for the legal requirements and responsibilities to be understood. This includes clarifying on what applications were needed from abroad, and help facilitate how we should proceed. The result was our process was completely in a timely and effective manner.’

‘The team at Clyde & Co are extremely supportive and efficient. It’s a pleasure to work with them as they do a brilliant job of explaining any legalities in a way that everyone can understand and I have even had employees who have been through a visa process with the support of Clyde & Co provide feedback to me on how helpful they have been to the employee on an individual level – they treat everyone with empathy and consideration. They are without doubt the best immigration team I have worked with.’

‘Both Jonathan Chaimovic and Neena Samuel are fantastic. They guided us through the process by giving accurate and clear advice every step of the way. There was never any ambiguity and every interaction was straightforward and friendly.’

‘They are friendly and personable and I value this greatly. Jonathan Chaimovich comes along to our office on a yearly basis to provide a legal update and is very knowledgeable but somehow makes the laws interesting and easy for our team to understand. Neena Samuel is also someone I deal with on a regular basis and she provides me with the information I need on visas, work permits, Home Office applications and other general questions throughout the year. She is accurate and gets back to me quickly. ‘ 

‘Clyde & Co have a very clear understanding of our business requirements. Their knowledge of the relevant legal environment means that they are best placed to provide the solutions that we require when defending and resolving cases.’

‘Our primary contact is Mark Hemsted [Partner] – Mark has an extensive knowledge of the work where he is instructed and provides a personal and detailed service on our complex and catastrophic personal injury claims.’

‘Strong commercial understanding and customer focus. They are able to adapt to very diverse corporate requirements.’ 

‘Chris Morrison quite simply “gets it”. I have utilized Chris in a reactive regulatory manner in the past where the service was exemplary. Latterly, Chris has worked with us in a proactive manner with training sessions for managers. Chris’ style and ability to connect with and bring the information home to non-legal people is exceptional.’ 

‘Technically strong but able to put across their advice in a straight-forward and easy to understand manner. Excellent feedback provided to instructing insurer from policyholders and brokers.’ 

‘Nathan Buckley is very approachable and easy to work with. Keeps all stakeholders updated and commands respect due to his excellent health and safety knowledge and amenable manner.’ 

‘The key strength with this team is that they quickly identify the key stakeholders, build excellent relationships and from there always act with the clients best interests at heart. They are not afraid of giving the right advice, even if that is not what a client wants to hear and then working with the client to achieve the best outcomes.’ 

‘The entire team have been trained well and are excellent at what they do. The team ethos is that of “client first”, and this always comes across. They are pro-active and transparent in all matters. The individuals that I work with are always available to assist.’ 

‘Clyde provides a dedicated team for HSE matters; we trust their integrity and the support and advice they provide to our policyholders is invaluable.’ 

‘Steven North has provided unlimited support to our policyholders, kept them fully informed of all court procedure and what to expect. This is an invaluable service.’ 

‘The team are experts in the IT and cyber industry, particularly in the area of service delivery and contracts. I have never had to use another firm as the service I have received from Clyde & Co over the years has been exceptional. I had no concerns in recommending them to my new organisation, who have been equally impressed‘.

‘Responsive, pragmatic, approachable, good rapport with our business teams, understands the business, innovative‘.

‘Tom Tippett is excellent in not only providing the knowledge to my needs, but also in other contexts I may not have considered. He is able to explain things clearly to allow me to understand any issues, actions or plans‘.

‘Their knowledge of the law and commercial approach is second to none. They turn work around quickly, are easy to deal with and great value for money.’

‘The partners are exceptional, and they are supported by highly able associates. The quality of work is unrivalled.’

‘Louisa Robbins is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘Louisa Robbins is one of a kind, and the best all-round litigator I know.’

‘They have an excellent reputation and they maintain high standards in all the work they do.‘

‘Anthony Brown has a way about him that puts you at ease straight away. In addition, he is technically extremely able and thinks out of the box to try to resolve claims.‘

‘Peter Tsimonos has an amazing eye for detail.‘

‘Anthony Brown and his team work to very high standards and, in return, provide their clients with work of a very high standard.’

‘I would strongly recommend Tony Nurse-Marsh and Clive Brett to any colleagues who faced a professional negligence claim. I would have great faith in their judgement. I would say that a particular strength is the ability to act commercially (i.e. settling claims which need to be settled) before the level of costs becomes an issue.’

‘Philip Evans has not only a grasp of the legal issues but puts the insured client at the heart of the process. Philip is extremely user-friendly, makes himself readily contactable and gives calm and pragmatic advice – a lawyer’s lawyer.’

‘They are clearly very well versed in professional negligence litigation and their service is excellent.’

‘All the solicitors I work with are excellent. They are knowledgeable, efficient, pragmatic and commercial. Jim Taylor stands out and is our lawyer of choice for professional indemnity matters.’

‘The Oxford office is a consistently strong team in my view. They are very knowledgeable about the law but are also aware of the need to retain a strong commercial approach.’

‘Clive Brett, Tony Nurse-Marsh, Phillip Evans and Katherine Gregory have all impressed. They display the strengths for which the firm is known for.’

‘Katharine Gregory is a bright and sensible, but still robust, litigator; lots of experience, especially in property-related negligence cases.‘

‘Katherine Gregory is very sharp, and a very good lawyer.‘

‘They clearly know their market, industry and have great knowledge.’

‘High level services with high level individuals within the extensive team.’

‘Clyde & Co has assembled an impressive team of lawyers in this area.‘

‘The team has a unique ability to adapt to change and be instrumental in delivering new innovative ways of working.‘

‘First rate technical skills.‘

‘Articulate and driven, Toby Scott provides excellence in delivery.‘

‘Strong ability to work as a team.‘

‘Very experienced and down to earth team.’

‘Ian Peacock- a wise head.’

‘I don’t think I can say there is anything unique about the practice – it is just a very strong offering of committed and bright lawyers whom I have very much enjoyed working with and been impressed by. I think Clyde & Co has exceptionally high quality lawyers and resources its cases very well.’

‘Anthony Brown – exceptionally persuasive in writing and extremely thorough – he never misses a point.’

‘The team is exceptional, led by Keith Conway. They are both commercially astute and have a fantastic client list. They have a great relationship with their clients and provide premium service.‘

‘We have found the services provided by Clyde & Co to be invaluable to our company. The legal advice provided by Clyde & Co has been clear and concise, and has assisted our decision making in the course of two construction disputes.‘

‘During the past year, we have worked closely with Mary Anne Roff.  Mary has provided us with invaluable guidance in relation to a construction dispute, which we were able to settle very satisfactorily. She quickly grasped the issues associated with the dispute, and successfully guided us through the numerous obstacles presented by the third party and its legal adviser. Mary is an approachable person, who was willing to enlighten us, as lay persons, in certain aspects of law.‘

‘Very good teams allocated to cases. No churn, and good continuity and knowledge across work streams’

‘Careful and commercial approach to risk, and great clarity on advising on risk’

‘A very thorough team’

‘Peter O’Brien is a very bright partner, with real on the ground experience in the industry before turning to law. Charming with clients and colleagues alike. A light touch and very amusing. Commands great loyalty from clients and colleagues alike’

‘Josh Roberts is a very strong associate with legal nous which belies his years. He will do very well’

‘Barnaby Sandy is a very strong associate with excellent legal and practical judgement’

‘Peter O’Brien leads the team with experience, charisma and a real knowledge of the industry’

‘Josh Roberts puts everything into each case and is a real fighter’

‘Barnaby Sandy is the real deal,  exceptionally able and hardworking’

‘The team has recruited very high quality individuals who are dedicated to their clients and very hard working. No stone is left unturned on behalf of the client facing prosecution. They have an exceptionally high success rate in my experience.’

‘They provide a very high quality service; their experience is second to none – best demonstrated by lawyers who are stand-out experts in the field.’

‘Obvious expertise in dealing with the matter in hand.’

‘Great company to work with. Helpful, proactive with a professional, efficient straight forward approach to dealing with issues, without getting bogged down.’

‘I have only really engaged with Lucy Frith but she has support around her making her able to respond to our needs quickly and efficiently.’

‘I found Steve Cannon a lot more pragmatic than other solicitors that I have had employed in Manchester and looked to provide solutions rather than relying on dogma, whilst at the same time being sure to protect our interests.’

‘I dealt with Steve Cannon. Steve had good communication skills and was able to articulate complex arguments both verbally and in written communication. He can up with creative problem-solving ideas during our mediation which required quick thinking. His judgement was sound.’

‘Lucy Frith  had good communication skills and employed analytical thinking and thorough research skills to her work.’

‘Lucy Frith is knowledgeable, practical and thorough. She very much understands our needs and imperatives, and gives sound, considered commercially focused advice.’

‘Julie Morrissey – good attention to detail and client care.’

‘Clyde & Co have a well-structured team with good solicitors. They have a good reputation for a strong attention to detail and a great depth of knowledge in defendant personal injury work.’

‘Chris Eccles is a standout individual. His friendly and approachable manner conceals a fantastic forensic approach to cases. He gets fantastic results every time and has a client centred approach to his work. ‘

‘The sheer resources available to Clydes attract top quality work and people.’

‘A firm that has risen to ever greater prominence by winning more insurance panel work in the industrial disease arena.’

‘Chris Murray is an excellent leader.’

‘The team is exceptional, led by Keith Conway. They are both commercially astute and have a fantastic client list. They have a great relationship with their clients and provide premium service.‘

‘Very good teams allocated to cases. No churn, and good continuity and knowledge across work streams’

‘Careful and commercial approach to risk, and great clarity on advising on risk’

‘A very thorough team’

‘Peter O’Brien is a very bright partner, with real on the ground experience in the industry before turning to law. Charming with clients and colleagues alike. A light touch and very amusing. Commands great loyalty from clients and colleagues alike’

‘Josh Roberts is a very strong associate with legal nous which belies his years. He will do very well’

‘Barnaby Sandy is a very strong associate with excellent legal and practical judgement’

‘Peter O’Brien leads the team with experience, charisma and a real knowledge of the industry’

‘Josh Roberts puts everything into each case and is a real fighter’

‘Barnaby Sandy is the real deal,  exceptionally able and hardworking’

‘They have a difficult geographic difference to overcome. Its presence in Latin America is beginning to be noticed more, especially in Colombia and Peru.‘

‘Liliana Veru-Torres begins to be more notable in Latin America and Colombia, both in domestic arbitration and in international arbitration.’

‘Mr. Alejandro Garcia is a most valuable attorney in international arbitration cases as he is very knowledgeable about many details of law by heart. In many instances in our court he was able to present past reference cases and details of the results instantly. Very impressive. He managed our case to a big compensation reward.‘